Updated May 2026
Lumbar Spine X-Ray in Birmingham typically costs between $55 and $1,413, with a median of $150 across 16 hospitals. ProcedureRadar sources this data from federally mandated Machine-Readable Files (45 CFR Part 180). Prices vary by facility type, included services, and case complexity.
The price range across 16 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
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These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
The same outpatient procedure can cost several times more at one hospital than another in the same metro, based on cash-discount prices across our dataset. In some cases the spread is 8x or wider, and at the top of the distribution the gap can be far more extreme. We track this across more than 1,100 procedure-and-metro combinations so you can see where the spread is widest before you book.
Sorted by cheapest first. Select any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Enterprise | $55 | $35 to $209 | Low | View File | |
| Flowers Hospital | $60 | $35 to $230 | Low | View File | |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | $83 | $81 to $351 | Low | View File | |
| Shoals Hospital | $92 | $44 to $393 | High | View File | |
| Grandview Medical Center | $99 | $99 to $338 | Low | View File | |
| Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus | $108 | $94 to $122 | High | View File | |
| Troy Regional Medical Center | $110 | $61 to $296 | Low | View File | |
| Noland Hospital Tuscaloosa Ii, Llc | $113 | $113 to $113 | Low | View File | |
| Washington County Hospital | $187 | $63 to $316 | High | View File | |
| Bibb Medical Center | $189 | $189 to $189 | Low | View File | |
| Jackson Medical Center | $268 | $268 to $268 | Low | View File | |
| Children's Hospital Of Alabama | $280 | $191 to $370 | Low | View File | |
| Choctaw General Hospital | $334 | $156 to $353 | Low | View File | |
| Noland Hospital Anniston Ii, Llc | $554 | $554 to $554 | Low | View File | |
| Noland Hospital Dothan Ii, Llc | $954 | $954 to $954 | Low | View File | |
| Noland Hospital Birmingham Ii, Llc | $1,413 | $1,413 to $1,413 | Low | View File |
Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Call HospitalCash pay prices for lumbar spine x-ray in the Birmingham metro area range from $55 to $1,413 based on data from 16 hospitals reporting under federal price transparency rules. The median price is $150. Prices vary based on the type of facility, whether additional services are included, and the complexity of your specific case.
If you're paying out of pocket, call the hospital's billing department and ask for their self-pay or cash discount rate. Many hospitals offer 30-60% discounts for upfront cash payment. You can also request a Good Faith Estimate, which hospitals are required to provide under the No Surprises Act.
Pricing data sourced from federally mandated hospital Machine-Readable Files.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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